Utah State Aggies vs Santa Clara Broncos Betting Pick & Prediction 12/13/23

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Aggies and Broncos. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Broncos at Leavey Center in Santa Clara, CA. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, the Aggies are the betting favorite against the Broncos. The over/under for the game is 151.5 points.

UTAH STATE AGGIES VS SANTA CLARA BRONCOS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Santa Clara Broncos +3.5

This game will be played at Leavey Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, December 13th.

WHY BET THE SANTA CLARA BRONCOS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-70 in favor of the Broncos.
• Not only will Santa Clara pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.

Will the Aggies Find a Way to Win in Santa Clara?

As they prepare for their 11th game of the season, Utah State holds a 9-1 overall record. In away games, the Aggies are 3-1, while they are 3-0 at home. Heading into their game against Santa Clara, Utah State holds a 4-3 ATS record. Over their previous five games, the team has gone 3-1 vs. the spread.

So far, Utah State’s games have averaged 145.4 points per game with the average over/under line being 143.2 points. Looking at the Aggies’ last three games, their over/under record is 2-0 with their games averaging 157 points per game.

Coming off a good offensive performance, Utah State’s offense scored 79 points against UC Irvine. Their field goal percentage for the game was 50.8%, and they went 11/15 from the free-throw line. Mason Falslev led the team in scoring, putting up 19 points. Additionally, Great Osobor contributed 17 points for the Aggies.

At present, the Aggies’ defense is nationally ranked 55th, allowing 65.4 points per game. Utah State’s three-point defense is currently 35th in the country at 5.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 34.4% of their shots vs. Utah State.

Do the Broncos Have What it Takes at Home?

Santa Clara enters their 11th game of the season with a 7-3 overall record. When playing away from home, the Broncos have a 1-1 record this season, while going 4-1 on their home floor. Heading into today’s game, Santa Clara holds a 2-5 ATS record. On the road, the Broncos are 1-1 vs. the spread, while they are 1-4 ATS at home.

In 10 games, Santa Clara comes in with an over/under mark of 2-5-0, with their games averaging 142.3 points per game. The Broncos have an over/under record of 2-0 in their last three games, with their games averaging 165 points per game.

In their recent matchup, the Santa Clara offense ended with 69 points against California. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 38% and made 10 threes. Adama Bal led the scoring for the Broncos, contributing 22 points. Additionally, Johnny O’Neil chipped in with 15 points.

The Broncos’ defense is presently ranked 151st nationally, allowing an average of 72.1 points per contest. Against California in their most recent game, the Santa Clara defense gave up a total of 84 points while allowing California to hit 48% of their shots.